Clare farmer arrested on day of mother's funeral as result of dispute with brother faces birthday in jail

John Morrisey pictured at an earlier sitting of the court

A west Clare farmer arrested by Gardai the same day his mother was buried last week arising from a property dispute with a brother is set to face a new charge and celebrate his 53rd birthday behind bars.

At Ennis District Court today, John Morrissey of Clonreddan, Cooraclare appeared via video link from Limerick prison.